CMS Price Transparency Data

Orthotic fitting and training

Facility: Franciscan Health Crown Point

Billing Code: 97760 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97760
Insurance Median: $122
Cash Discount Price: $39
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.65x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Orthotic fitting and training at Franciscan Health Crown Point is $122. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $39. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $46.09, this hospital’s rate is 2.65x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1201 S Main St, Crown Point, IN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$39

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$122

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$46.09

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $46.09 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $39 (85%)

Insurance Median: $122 (265%)

Cash: $39 (85% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $122 (265% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $46.09 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 265% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 165%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Research/Grant [2012]	$5	11%
Medicare (plans)	$44	95%
Cigna	$65 - $104	141%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$80 - $107	174%
Aetna	$87	189%
Commercial [2001]	$87 - $185	189%
Managed Care [2000]	$87 - $203	189%
Unicare [1150]	$87 - $88	189%
Workers Comp [1172]	$88	191%
Great West Insurance [1055]	$104	226%
United Medical Resources [1158]	$185 - $203	401%
United Medical Resources [1301]	$185 - $203	401%
UnitedHealthcare	$185 - $203	401%
Managed Health Services [1302]	$186 - $192	404%
Mdwise [1175]	$186	404%
Medicaid / KanCare	$186 - $224	404%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $39.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 97760.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Franciscan Health Crown Point is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 97760.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.